/ About us
Maritime Innovation Cluster is maritime cluster established by Lürssen Design Center Kvarner, Maritime Center of Excellence and the University of Rijeka.
/ What is it
It is a business
platform for
the:
preparation of collaborative R&D projects
enabling ecosystem for the business development
enabling collaboration between projects, investments and buyers
development of research infrastructure to be available to all members of the cluster
Its establishment aims to strengthen competitiveness and innovation of the maritime industry through networking of all relevant actors in the public, private and scientific research sectors within the value chain of the shipbuilding and related industries sectors.
/ The priority areas of the Cluster are
smart and green shipbuilding & the development of smart skills
/ Objectives
Main objectives of the Cluster are:
01
Establishment of a global center for innovation in shipbuilding and promotion of Adriatic Croatia as a European center for vessels of the future and development of innovative solutions for smart ports
02
Networking of the public, private and scientific research sectors with the aim of joint cooperation and strengthening the competitiveness and innovation of the shipbuilding sector and related industries of Adriatic Croatia
03
Encouraging innovation activities through the development and sharing of research, business and educational infrastructure and the exchange of knowledge and expertise
04
Development of smart skills and training for the jobs of the future in the shipbuilding sector and related industries
05
Cross-sectoral networking and internationalization of the shipbuilding sector and related industries and cooperation with international partner institutions and associations
06
Efficient use of available EU funding sources